CABLEGRAMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2120, 14 October 1885, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

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London, October 12,

A letter written by the Hon. Mr Griffiths, Premier of Queensland, to the Governor, Sir Anthony Musgrove, on the subject of the proposed separation of Queensland, is published in the Times this morning. Referring to it, that journal says that the difficulties prove such that the Crown could not at the present time face them by granting separation. London, October 13. The Right Hon. Hugh Childers addressed a meeting »f his constituents at Pontefract last night. Referring to Colonial questions he stated that he hailed with pleasure the approach of federation, and expressed a hope that the forthcoming Indian and Colonial Exhibition would facilitate the discussion of the matter by leading colonists. Melbourne, October 13.

A meeting of merchants and others interested in the export of wool was held to-day and was largely attended. Resolutions were passed affirming the desirableness of taking immediate action with a view to providing new markets for.wool. Sydney, This day,

By latest advices from New Guinea it appears that the High Commissioner, Sir Peter Scratchley, and the members of his party are all in good health. . When the steamer left, Mr H. 0. Forbes, the well-known explorer had just proceeded into the interior of the island, and pro-

wsed to make the ascent of Mount Owen Stanley.